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Connecticut Spotlight Game: Wilton vs Darien

Bridgeport, CT -- In an FCIAC semifinal matchup between #2 seed Wilton and #6 Darien, Wilton defeated the Blue Wave 12-3 at the Ballpark at Harbor Yard.

After a 1-2-3 top of the first inning, Wilton came up to bat and scored eight runs in the bottom half of the inning.

The Warriors collected six hits and one walk in the inning. Dillon Lifrieri had two singles and two RBIs in the inning. Henry Strmecki also singled twice in the inning and scored two runs.

Colin Kahal, Kyle Phillips, Cole Judelson, and Jack DiNanno all singled and scored in the inning as well.

After the inning finally concluded, Darien responded with two runs of their own in the top of the 2nd. Four consecutive walks led to the first run, and Justin Van de Graaf drove in the second run on a fly ball to right field.

Darien picked up their third run of the game in the top of the 3rd after three singles from Peter Marren, Sean O’Malley, and Ethan Ehlers.

Wilton added to their lead in the bottom of the third with three runs. DiNanno and Andrew Connolly hit back to back doubles followed by an RBI single from Kahal and an RBI double from Lifrieri.

Darien did not score for the rest of the game and Wilton picked up their 12th and final run in the bottom of the 5th after singles by Kahal and Matthew D’Elisa.

Top Performers

Darien:

• Sean O’Malley, C, 2018 - Had a good day at the plate reaching base three times as he went 1-2 with 2 walks and also scored a run. He is a big kid who really hits the ball hard and has a good approach at the plate.
• Henry Williams, SS, 2019 - Went 1-3 in this game with an RBI. He is a good looking young shortstop who can really play. He is a very good athlete who fields his position well.

Wilton:

• Dillon Lifrieri, SS, 2018, South Carolina Commit - Had a great day at the plate as he went 3-4 with two singles and a double. He also drove in three runs and scored a run as well. Has a very strong arm in the field. This kid is a big time prospect and there is a reason why he’s going to be playing at a big time school.
• Kyle Phillips, 3B, 2019 - Went 2-4 in this game with an RBI and a run scored. Good young player who can really swing the bat. Made some nice plays in the field as well.
• Cole Judelson, DH, 2019 - Went 2-4 with an RBI and a run scored. He is a big kid who swings the bat well and had some quality at bats.
• Jack DiNanno, C, 2018 - Had a very good day at the plate going 2-4 with two doubles, an RBI, and two runs scored. Another big kid who can swing the bat. Also had a good day behind the plate, showing off some good receiving skills.
• Ryan Gabriele, LHP, 2018 - Did a nice job out of the bullpen going 3 ⅔ scoreless innings, while allowing just 2 hits and now walks. Showed off a good three pitch arsenal.